Albany County Assistance to provide free holiday coffee to motorists

ALBANY >> In conjunction with the July 4th holiday, free coffee, cold drinks, and snacks will be available at the rest stop just north of Exit 9 on the Adirondack Northway.

For 25 plus years, free coffee has been provided in order to encourage drivers to stop and take a “safety break” from their holiday travels as they head to their vacation spots. This gives drivers an opportunity to stop, stretch their legs, and take a few minutes to re-energize themselves during their trip.

Coffee, soda, bottled water, cookies, and snacks are being provided by the team from Albany County Assistance, which is a non-profit public service communications team that assists stranded motorists, works with local police and law enforcement officials to keep communities safe and provides assistance during times of crisis.

The team is performing this public service on July 4- 6 to help generate public awareness of the Team and also to raise funds for equipment, radios, flares, barricades, road cones, and training materials. Coffee and refreshments will be available starting at about 9 a.m. on July 4 continuing through about 5 p.m. on July 6.

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Families, truckers, “CB’ers,” “HAM’s” and motorists are welcome.

To support the team, you can stop by any branch of Pioneer Bank and make a donation to the Albany County Assistance Fund. All donations are tax deductible.